Building 3,000 Future Homes - 5km of Water Mains Deliver Infrastructure To Support Regional Growth

The foundations for more than 3,000 future homes are now being laid, with construction officially underway on the $52 million Build Whitsundays program.  

The first stage will deliver almost five kilometres of new water mains through Proserpine, removing long-standing infrastructure constraints and strengthening the region's water network.  

While the pipes will remain hidden beneath the ground, they will help unlock future residential growth across Proserpine, Cannonvale, Airlie Beach and Bowen South, creating the essential infrastructure needed to support one of Queensland's fastest-growing regional communities.  

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Build Whitsundays Program Moving from Promise to Progress

A major housing milestone has been reached in the Whitsundays, with construction officially beginning on the $52 million Build Whitsundays program, unlocking the infrastructure needed to deliver more than 3,000 future homes.

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Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie joined Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins to mark the milestone, with early works now underway on the first stage of the program.

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Mayor Ry Collins said the project demonstrated what could be achieved when governments worked together to turn funding commitments into construction on the ground.

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"Today isn't about another announcement—it's about delivery," Mayor Collins said.

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"Less than a year ago this funding was announced. Council has since appointed Killard's as the principal contractor, works have commenced, and today we're standing on a live construction site. People want to see action, and that's exactly what they're getting."

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The first project is delivering more than 4.8 kilometres of new water mains in Proserpine, removing a major infrastructure constraint that has prevented further residential development.

Mayor Collins said while the new infrastructure would largely remain out of sight beneath the ground, its impact would be felt across the region for decades to come.

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"Housing doesn't happen without infrastructure. Most people will never see the pipes being installed beneath our streets, but they'll certainly see the outcome—more homes for local families, more opportunities for workers to live locally and a stronger future for one of Queensland's fastest-growing regional communities."

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Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said the Residential Activation Fund was delivering practical outcomes for growing regional communities.

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"The Crisafulli Government is investing in the roads, water, sewerage and drainage infrastructure needed to unlock new housing and support growing communities," Mr Bleijie said.

"These projects are proof that our Residential Activation Fund is delivering real outcomes on the ground and helping bring more homes to market sooner."

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Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm said the investment would help ensure the region could continue to grow while maintaining the lifestyle that attracts people to the Whitsundays.

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"The Whitsundays is one of Queensland's fastest-growing regional areas, and this investment means more local families and workers will have access to the housing they need without sacrificing the lifestyle that makes our region so special," Ms Camm said.

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The Build Whitsundays program includes major water and sewer infrastructure upgrades across Proserpine, Cannonvale and Bowen South and is expected to be completed by October 2027, providing the essential foundations for thousands of new homes across the region.